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Machetes
Posted on 2/5/13 at 5:27 pm
Posted on 2/5/13 at 5:27 pm
Holy god, I've been trying to weed through machete reviews, but apparently the only people that review machetes are dorks that have no real use for them. I picture them mock sword fighting in their back yards.
Anyway, I need a machete for clearing brush. Some of it will be fairly large shrubs, chinese privet, small trees, etc. The reviews online are all over the place, and frankly, I don't trust most of those guys to know a good blade from an aluminum butter knife.
So, what says the OB? It's main function will be chopping small trees, so a short, lightweight one won't do.
Anyway, I need a machete for clearing brush. Some of it will be fairly large shrubs, chinese privet, small trees, etc. The reviews online are all over the place, and frankly, I don't trust most of those guys to know a good blade from an aluminum butter knife.
So, what says the OB? It's main function will be chopping small trees, so a short, lightweight one won't do.
This post was edited on 2/5/13 at 5:29 pm
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Posted on 2/5/13 at 5:29 pm to Teague
I have one of these, and like the long handle for clearing
Posted on 2/5/13 at 5:30 pm to Teague
Get one attached to a messican
They work all day
They work all day
Posted on 2/5/13 at 5:30 pm to Teague
Posted on 2/5/13 at 5:30 pm to wickowick
Cold steel two handed heavy machete?
Posted on 2/5/13 at 5:31 pm to Teague
If a cane knife won't cut it, you need a handsaw or power saw.
Posted on 2/5/13 at 5:32 pm to Choirboy
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Choirboy
That one's kind of 'spensive for a machete.
Posted on 2/5/13 at 5:33 pm to Teague
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Cold steel two handed heavy machete?
Yep...
Posted on 2/5/13 at 5:34 pm to Teague
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That one's kind of 'spensive for a machete.
they are bad arse though.
Ive got three of them and would buy 3 more if somethin happened to them
Posted on 2/5/13 at 5:34 pm to hawkster
Cane knife gets my vote. But he is from bama. May not know what that is.
Posted on 2/5/13 at 5:37 pm to Teague
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That one's kind of 'spensive for a machete
Last one you will ever buy.
Posted on 2/5/13 at 5:58 pm to Teague
Sssshweet did sssomebody ssssay ssssword fights in the back yardssss with a machetessss. Count me innsss!
For a light machete I have the SOG and I gets the job done and Is sharp. Stay away from the BG Gerber machete, it looks good but is super dull. The sog has a light blade but is way sharp. If you want a thicker blade them the one already posted is a better choice.
For a light machete I have the SOG and I gets the job done and Is sharp. Stay away from the BG Gerber machete, it looks good but is super dull. The sog has a light blade but is way sharp. If you want a thicker blade them the one already posted is a better choice.
Posted on 2/5/13 at 5:59 pm to hawkster
Cane knife ftw.
Posted on 2/5/13 at 6:00 pm to Nodust
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Cane knife gets my vote. But he is from bama. May not know what that is.
I bought a used one for about 3 bucks at the Birmingham deer expo when I was a kid. Best machete I ever had. The only decent one I ever had, actually. I see others shaped like it, but I don't know if they're as good as that one was.
Posted on 2/5/13 at 6:03 pm to Teague
My problem is getting them sharp like new again. I need a guide or something and a good file I think.
Posted on 2/5/13 at 6:32 pm to Nodust
A side grinder works wonders.
Posted on 2/5/13 at 6:35 pm to Teague
Don't chop your brother in half, bro.
Posted on 2/5/13 at 6:50 pm to Teague
I keep three or four cheap ones from the feed store and keep them sharpened. 
Didn't know people reviewed certain brands online.
Didn't know people reviewed certain brands online.Posted on 2/5/13 at 6:53 pm to Capt ST
That's what I do. But the metal gets weak after it get hot. Can't get the perfect angle either.
Posted on 2/5/13 at 6:54 pm to Teague
Got one from an army surplus store, took the handle off, put it in my firepit, cooled in oil, it hasn't slowed down in years. Ran about $11.95
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